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VICTORIA,
METEOROLOGICAL. REGISTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING, 27ro
Thermometer.
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REMARKS.
APRIL, 1845.
HONGKONG,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
Marmion, from China, to Liverpool.
BATAVIA,
a newer and a purer faith. The Catholic mis
·STRAITS OF SUNDA. sionaries, more courageous, or more zealous February 17, Maid of Athens, from Macao, to than their Protestant brethren, assumed the Sydney, Aden, from Macan, to Liverpool; 18, garb of the natives-in some instance also ac- Merchant, (Am) from Canton, to New York: 19. John Wickliff from China, to London; 20, quiring a trade by which they could earn a subsistence--and boldly pushed into the in- Lightning, from New Hollant, to China; March terior, at the imminent danger of detection,, Nicolas Cezard, (Fr.) from Manila, to Havre; scizure, and death. It is difficult to know the real success of these devoted men. We former- ly heard of Christian communities in the interior worshipping in secret, but now that the Christian religion has been tolerated, there is no longer cause for disguise, and those, who are converted or born Christians, will avow their belief. The imposing ceremonials of the Romanists, have ever made them more sac. cessful in gaining proselytes among pagan na. tions than other denominations of Christians. We have only to look at south America and we behold millions of nominal Christians profes- sing to be members of the Catholic church. In some instances, it is true, they in part amalga mate the idolatry of their forefathers with the ceremonies of the Church, and their ac quaintance with the doctrinal part of their no- minal faith is very slight; in China it is quite pos- sible, that the Catholics have had considerable success, in conversion to a certain extent; but we hold, from some personal acquaintance with other scenes of missionary labour, that a perfect and complete change of the religion of
nese,
a people is the work of ages.
Though we do not think that regeneration will immediately take place among the Chi
in consequence of the opportunities now offered for their becoming acquainted with Christianity; still the want of converts, will it is to be hoped, not discourage those who have come from distant lands to minister to their spiritual welfare. If we are less sanguine of succcess than many of our friends, it is not. because we are less awake to its importance, less desirous for its rapid progress, or less con.. fident that ultimately it will be ample and com- plete. A very superficial acquaintance with ancient and modern history will show that, such great changes are usually gradual. To the Deity nothing is impossible,and were it so willed by Omnipotence, a people might be converted at once, without even the agency of man. Such. however, is not the way in which Divine Wiss dom works out it's purposes. Since the days of the Apostles until now, it is by the toil, THE FRIEND OF CHINA, danger, and privation of His servants, that God
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has been pleased to regenerate his people. This is not the labour of the proud prelate, living sumptuously, and clothed in splendour; it is for the humble follower who braves all things for the cause he has adopted, through danger and trouble patiently toiling on, not discourag. by the slow progres he is making, in the great work which he aids in bringing, it may be, to distant completion,
Her Majesty's Ship Castor, Capt. Grahame, returned to this port, from a cruise of a week, on Saturday. We hear, from a Gentlemaned who was où board, that when absent she an chored two days at Taytaam bay, for the pur pose of ball practice, and that the gunnery was. admirable at a range of 900 yards.
We hear from Canton, that the Chinese are busy building boats, of the usual construction of such craff, on purpose to carry on the opium trade as formerly, when the ships lay at Liutiu. In the mean time, opium is carried up the river in Mandarin boats, with the Mandarins flag flying at the mast head. It is said that some new arrangements have been made with the authorities, and now the drug is landed openly in bags immediately below the foreign factories, From Honan province, there are accounts of an earthquake, which demolished about ten thousand houses, killing upwards of four thou sand people. Circulars, with the particulars, are selling in the streets of Canton,
The native shopkeepers, in the provincial city, make loud complaints of the dullness of trade. In this respect they and foreign mer- chants are in the same position.
1
(From the Hongkong Register, May 30) From Shanghai, we learn that the Richard Cobden arrived on the 28th April. The Thomas Crisp sailed for Chusan on the 29th, and the Possidone on the 30th. The Thomas Worthington Jeft for London on the 7th May. Upwards of 15,000 peculs of Tea, (about 2,000,000 lbs.) and 900 peculs of Silk, have been exported since the 1st January last.
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ARRIVED Feby. 18, Dutch Barque Aletta, from Macao; 21, Daniel, from Macao; March 17, Port Barque Indiana, from Macao.
SAILED March 16, Zorgvlied, to China; 16, Daniel, to China:
MANILA SHIPPING. ARHIVALS-April 21st Victoria, (Am.) from Macao in 10 days; 26th Bella Vascongado, from New York; May 2nd Montgomery, from Batavia.
SAILED April 19th Clarendon (Am.) for Chi- ^ Constant, Moluccas; 21st Monument, New York un: Minerva Sydney; 20th, Victoria, (Sp) Macao; Velocipede, Jolo; 24th Flecha, Sigapore; 2th Amistad, (Sp) Macao, 28th Huntress, Shanghai; May 3rd Victoria, Bataria; Morryshire, Sydney.
H. M. S. Castor, Capt. Graham.
-VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR. H. M. S. Plover, Commander Collinson. H.M.S. Minden, Master Commanding Wellington,
Hospital and Store Ship. H. C. Steamer, Medusa, Commander Hewit. H.M.Schooner, Young Hebe, Lieut-Condg. Bale. Ariel, M'Farlane,
J. Matheson & Co, Mazeppo. Fraser,
J. Matheson & Co. Gazelle, (Am) Chise.. J. Matheson & Cn..
J. Matheson & Co. Falcon, Oliver, Vizen, Milne,
J. Matheson & Co. ̈ J. Matheson & Co. Palmyra, Campbell, Zephyr, Mann,
Dent & Co. Hesperus, Kelley,
Turner & Co. Turner & Co, Arab. Freeman, India, Sutherland, W. & J. Gommel & Co. Younge Quene, M.Nally, Hannah, (Am.) Cumings, Wetmore & Co. Fletcher & Co. Sappho, Gerry, Bangalore Aiton, Linnet, ----, Arora, 104, Mapsay, Hygeiz, Bucksten, Spec, Cule, Alligator, Cook, Thomas Crisp, Hart, Euphemia, Rustom, Petrel. 1 Am.} Rodgers, Suipe, Riidle,
Russell & Co. Russell & Co.. Emery & Frazer.
Gilman & Co. “. Murrow & Co, Murrow & Co.
N. Das. N. Dous. N. Duna. N. Duus, Hughesdon & Co.
Panama, (Am) Griswold, J. N. A. Griswold, Royal Exchange. Hubertson, D. & M. R. & Co. Marters de Fun, Cuarteron, Isabella Anna, Beard, Royclist, Leea,
P. de his Heras.
Master/ Owner.
Barrish SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA.
Dent & Co Turner & Co.
H. M: Steam Ship, Driver, Commander Hayes. Caroline, Phelps." Anne Jane, Rigby, William the 4th, Woodin, W. & T Gemmell & Co. Potentate, McKerly,
Arun, Balls,
Gilman & Co. Gihnan & Co. Anna Eliza, Grainger, Grub Livingston & Co. Sarah Louisa. Oldham, Dirom Gray & Co. Queen Jab, Rowe, Sants, Turner Church & Co.
BRITISH VESSELS AT MACAO.
J. Matheson & Co. Dent & Co. Tuner & Ca. Murrow & Co, J. Hudson. Boustead & Co.: AD. Fardomjee. D. and M. Rustomjee.
Little Catherine, Rigby,
Water Witch, Reynell, Corcyra, Haselwood, Isabella Robertson, 359, Resolution, Wool, Flora, Booge, Ruparrell, 318. Dean, Corsair, Fr. Ser, Sultan, Wadge,
Kelly,
We have not a little diverged from our object, which was merely to caution those in terested in Missions, from publishing exaggerat ed statements of their progress. We fear that at times they deceive themselves, and not un- frequently are thus induced to deceive others. Many, who at home read of the prosperity of distant missions, are deeply disappointed when they visit the scene of operations and view the actual state of the people. They then doubt the sincerity of those, who have written too flattering reports, and look upon the cause with a cold eye. Now that China is really MARRIAGES --On the 25th Jany P Yousa, Esq., o thrown open to him, it is to be hoped that the Macan, to CHALOTTE Louis, youngest daughter of 'T. "Aura-
TEN. Esq., of Waltham Abbey, Esex. Missionary will be cautious in his commu-
On Monday the 12th inst. by the Reverend V. Staunton, nications with his friends. Let him rather Colonial Chaplain, Mr. W, Tarrant, of the Land Olion to under, than over rate his labour, remembering Miss Eliza Whitlock. that sooner or later his works must be known.
We have received from a correspondent, some items of information, which will be interesting to the friends of Missions here as well as at home, and which we now subjoin.
CANTON.
On the 3rd instant, the Canton Baptist Mis- sionaries opened a Medical Dispensary in that city, in a house a few streets off from the foreign factories Crowds of patients continue to attend. The Dispensary is always opened with prayer in Chinese, and cach patient receives a tract and Christian teaching. A system of extensive Book distribution throughout the
W.
11. FRANKLYN has just landed and has
for sale fresh Bengal Gram
Victoria, 20th May, 1845.
LAND AND HOUSES FOR SALE. THA Bungalow at present occupied by FRAM-
JER JAMISETJEE Esq, and his properly, beau- tifully situated by the water side, with a fine view of the Bay, surrounded by a Garden stocked with the choicest plants which have been imparted at great expense and now in a flourishing condition, out house, stabling, etc., and a double sei wali, a front- age to the sea of 150 feet, depth from road 190, Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN.
ALSO
That piece of ground adjoining; the Bungalow of FRAMJEE JAMSETJE ESQ. How occupied by Messes EXERY & FRAZER, measuring about 110 with sea wali, and let at a lease of three years to feet frontage in the sea, 190 feet depth from road, the present occupants at a liueral rent.
Also two swill houses in Graham Street. Apply personally to
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Chinam's Wharf.
W.
B. FRANKLYN will sell on Thursday the 22d Inst. at II AM, at the Commissien Rooms Chinam's Wharf
Damaged Grey Shirtings, and sundry other articles.
ON SATURDAY,
A quantity of Cutlery, and fancy artils Irish Linea Drills, Fancy Drill for Coats, Brown Do. for Trowsers Muskets, Gons, Pistols. HairBrushes, Fresh preserved provision and sundry other artis
cles.
Terms of Sales as per Bills &c. FOR SALE EX PALMYRA.” JATENT bound account Books of Sizes, Super- pa
fine cut Foolscap, do, largo Bank Post, do. Bath Past, Gilt edged, do. Black do. Note paper do, do. Gilt edged, folio Morocco writing cases with leather and extra thick pad, Ladies and Gents' Super Cards, Official do, envelopes, Ebony Rulers, Silver gold and motto seals, transparent do., Ladie's Sandal Lace Huse, black Silk best made do., Ingrain colord' do., Ger.ts' Super, Cotton Host, Best India Rubber Braces, Ladies colored Pilkas Minis. Paris laco Gloves, Black do., dự. Paris-do.. Book and Swiss Muslin, Superfine Checked Dresses, Best Silk Umbrellas, Rich figur ed silk Parasols, Gents Velvet Nap Paris Hats, . Glue Cloth Caps, Superfon Black and Blue Cloths, Filot do, fancy worsted Trowsers pieces," Floor Cloth of various dimeulions and devices, Navy Canvas Nes. 1 to 6, do, duck, Serving and Roping twins, Wellington Boots, Oxconiun and Jasting Shoes, Wine Corks. Shot Nos. 1 to 5, Gunpowder in canister and cask, Paint Brushes, Turpentine, white Lad, Patent Black varnish. Stokholm pitch and tar &c. &c.
MEWEN & Co.
Vietoria. 20th May, 1845. JUST RECEIVED -And now opened for sale a few Solar Lamps, Hanging, Sule and Table. Alson few Bed.oom bathing Chairs, a luxurious article.
P. TOWNSEND.
Victoria, 20th May. 1815.
PUBLIC AUCTION-
THIS DAY
WEDNESDAY 21st intant at 11
A. M. at P. TOWNSENDS sale rooms :- Part of n Set of Englani mude Silver; da Forks, Spous, Laddles, Fish Knife, &c. &c. Also Pick- Irs. Sauces, Capers, Cheeses, Tumblers, Cham- pagne
and other Glasses, Groits Barley, Herrings, Salinon, Gin in Cases. Tongues, Windsor Soup, Clothing &c &c..
0
Victoria, 20th May, 1845. PUBLIC AUCTION.
N TUESDAY next 27th inst. P TOWNSEND- will submit for public competition all the stock FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY | in trade of J. Miller at his store. Oswalds Road,-
about the same time the lease of stid house.
Sale to Commence at 11 A. M. Victoria, 20th May, 1845.
PART OF THE WORLD.
THE Barque ISABELLA ANNA”
of 230 Tons. Apply to
W. I. FRANKLYN.
Victoria, 20th May 1945.
TO SELL OR LET.
THE BUNGALOW on Caroline Hill formerly
occupied by the late Captain Morgan.
and possesses one of the finest views in the island. It is fitted up with every kind of accommodation
Apply to
A. HOWELL. at Messrs. JARDINE MATHESON & Co. May 17th, 1845.
NOTICE.
The war with China has led to many im city having been put into operation, the Dis. JOHN STEWART has been admitted a
portant changes, not the least of which is the opening of a wider and a more promising field for cultivation by the sincere and devoted Mis- sionary. However much our French and American friends may congratulate themselves on the commercial treaties their Envoys have made with China, and their self laudations are neither few nor modestly expressed,--it cannot
pensary is also used as a Book depositary for the present.
Our native preachers find no hinderance in their work.
Max.
SHANGHAL
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.
The Revd Mr. Medhurst, dressed as a Ch1- be forgotten that. it as to British arms and to Bri-naman, is on a long tour in the country; where tish magnanimity that they are truly indebted it is to be hoped he will meet with successr. for the privileges which they now enjoy. In his treaty with China, Sir Henry Pottinger secured for all nations the same advantages he had secured for his own. From the day that treaty was signed, a new era dawned upon China, though generations will pass away before it reach its meridian. The obstacles to Missionary labour, when our relations were on the old footing, were almost insurmountable, and dur- ing the many years that Protestant missionaries have been resident at Macao and other places on the outskirts of China, it is questionable whe- ther they have made one convert. It is true. that the material they had to work upon was of the worst description,and that from the cold and contemptuous manner which the local Chinese authorities assumed towards foreigners, and the prejudices against them which were universal a- mong the people, it was not probable that they would give a willing ear to the “barbarians"who wished to expound to them the doctrines of¦·
16-Sappho, (Am) Gerry, Boston & Whampos. 17 – Palmyra, Campbell, London. 17-Royal Exchange, Hubertson, Mação. 17--Gwalior, Edwards, Whampoa. 17— Worcester. Bickford, Madras. 18-Zephyr. Mann, Chusan, 19-Arcb, Freeman, Manila. 19— Thomas Critp, Hatt, Chusan. 19- Royalist. Lees, Macao. 20---Maritra de Fan, Cuarteron, Macao.
SAILED.
Max.
17- Water Wich, Reyneli, Macao. 17-Gealior, Edwards, Cork, 19-Dhur, Cumberland. Caleutta, 19-Worcester, Bickford, Chusza. 19-Diana, Vincent, Madras. 19–H.M.T.S.Shapphire, Comd Fitoch ̧Madres.
TURNER & Co.
partner in our firm. Hongkong, 19th May, 1845. "NOTICE.
THE undersigned as Agent in China for the 1 Phenix Marine Insurance Company, and the Globe Insurance Office of Calcutta, continues to
C. MARKWICK, BEGS to inform the community of Hongkong. Pottinger Street, on Friday 23rd May, 1845,
that he will Sell by Auction at his Rooms
Sule to commence at 2 o'clock r. m. of) Lozenges, Smelling Salts, Carbonate Soda and An assortment of Fancy Medicine (consisting
Tartaric Acid, Pounded Jamaica Ginger, Essence of Ginger, a Medicine Chest, and a Variety of other Medicines. Also, À small quantity of Per• fumery.
Stationery consisting of, Fancy note Paper, En retopes, Pocket Books, fancy Wafers, a Box of Artists colours, and a variety of other articles as per Hand Bills.
The above will be put up in convenient Lots of uit small purchasers.
Grant Polices payable in London, Calcutta, Bom-A complete with Cues, Balls, Alarking Bourd,
bay and China.
A. A. DE MELLO. Macao, 15th May, 1845.
FOR SALE
AN Invoice of Slate and fight you shar
HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen's Road Victoria, 29th May, 1945.
TH
"HE undersigned has just opened a case of Super Chapeau Francois (or Parisian Velvet Hata) which are warranted to retain their Colour, atsu a few drab Paris napped Hats.
A
C. W. BOWRA. 3 Queen's Road.
Victoria, 20th "Mac, 1×45.
JUST IMPORTED. 13" ANN JANE." ND for sale by F. FUNCK, a few Pairs of Stugle and four Branched Plated Candles- ticks, decanter Stands, and Pickle frames.
ALSO,
A few excellent hire Hany, Cheshire
Chavses a Bellons Sausages in Tins. All in first rate condition.
Victoris, 21st May, 1845-
BILLIARD TABLE. GOOD Table to be sold cheap, (for cash only)
Pool Balls-For particulars of price, apply tu,
J. C. VINCENT. Hotel Canton, 14 May, 1815,
ON SALE.
A
Splendid flock of SHEEP has been brought down by the "Isabella Anna,” which will be soll,in numbers to suit pirties by applying on board,
SODA WATER.
SALE-At the Stare of Mr. John Smith in
on Dr. Hunter a
Soda Water Manufactory there,
Macao, 11th Jannury, this.
SUDA WATER
Salo at, Mears. Husrea & Haarons LX- spensaries Pottinger Street, Victoria, Bunge. kong; and Hospital Street, Macao.
Victoria, April 23rd, 1845.
NOTICE
AND WATCH
LATTEY & CO. Can moved to train o where they intend carrying on that business in the ahore fine..
Victoris, uth May, 1945.